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May a state agency scan its records, then destroy original paper documents?

An agency may create digital copies of paper records at any time. However, the original paper records may only be destroyed after scanning if this has been specifically approved on the agency's records retention schedule, or if the records meet the qualifications specified in Indiana Archives and Records Administration Policy 6-01 for non-archival records with a required retention period of ten years or less.

For more information on electronic records policies and digital standards, contact IARA's Electronic Records Specialist by phone at 317-232-3380 or by email at erecords@iara.in.gov.